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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 03, Numéro C7, Novembre 1993
The 3rd European Conference on Advanced Materials and ProcessesTroisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés |
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| Page(s) | C7-883 - C7-888 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:19937137 | |
The 3rd European Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes
Troisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés
J. Phys. IV France 03 (1993) C7-883-C7-888
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:19937137
1 IRC in Materials for High Performance Applications, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K.
2 Special Melted Products Limited, Atlas House, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7UY, U.K.
© EDP Sciences 1993
Troisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés
J. Phys. IV France 03 (1993) C7-883-C7-888
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:19937137
Plasma arc remelting of steels and nickel-based superalloys
N.C. SPARKS1, J.M. YOUNG1, L. SHAW2 and T.P. JOHNSON11 IRC in Materials for High Performance Applications, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K.
2 Special Melted Products Limited, Atlas House, Attercliffe Road, Sheffield, S4 7UY, U.K.
Abstract
The IRC Plasma Arc Cold Hearth Remelting (PACHR) furnace has been used to produce 100mm and 150mm diameter ingots of alloy 718, M50 bearing steel and G110 maraging steel from VIM/VAR feedstocks. These trials highlighted the importance of accurately controlling the level of the melt pool surface in the crucible in order to produce an acceptable ingot finish. Chemical analysis of the ingots produced indicated no significant changes in the level of any element. Cleanness of the ingots has been assessed using the Electron Beam Button Melt (EBBM) technique. The results obtained are encouraging but highlight the necessity for careful control of the plasma remelting process.
© EDP Sciences 1993